US Expats and the October 15th Deadline – ep.#28 Crossing the 49th. On episode #28 of Crossing the 49th Podcast, we discuss the upcoming October 15th deadline. Understanding the October 15 Deadline for U.S. Expats in Canada | Cross-Border Tax and Financial Planning In this episode of Crossing the 49th, I break down the important…
Meeting the substantial presence test and form 8840 Key Points The Substantial Presence Test determines if non-U.S. citizens are considered U.S. tax residents based on their physical presence in the U.S. Form 8840, the Closer Connection Exception Statement, allows individuals to claim a closer connection to another country, avoiding U.S. tax residency. Meeting the Substantial…
Business Structures for Americans in Canada – Episode 15 On episode #15 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss some business structures available for Americans living in Canada. We speak a lot to new and established Americans living in Canada that need to assess which business structure is right for them. Some business structures available…
Americans Selling their Principal Residence in Canada – Episode 14 On episode #14 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss the tax implications of Americans living in Canada selling their main home. Given significance of home price increases over the last few years we often help US clients plan for the sale of their main…
FAQ: foreign tax credits, incorporation and Bitcoin – Episode 13 On episode #13 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we walk through more cross-border frequently asked questions. I made a mistake on my cross-border returns, what should I do? Should I keep my US inheritance in the US? I’m getting audited by the CRA for…
Cross-Border FAQ: CRA reviews, W8, Inheritances, IRA or RRSP? – Episode 12 On episode #12 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we walk through some frequently asked questions regarding cross-border tax and financial planning. I speak to lots of cross-border clients each week and I’ve compiled a list of some of the most asked questions I…
Canadians with US Pensions – Episode 11 On episode #11 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss how US pensions are taxed in Canada. Many of my client receive pension income from the US whether it be traditional government or private US pensions or registered pension payments from 401k or IRA accounts. In this podcast…
American in Canada Selling Their Home As Canadian housing prices have risen significantly over the last few years the tax consequences of selling your primary home for both Canadian and US purpose can be significant. We will discuss below the main cross-border tax consequences of selling your principal residence and how to potential reduce any…
Expat and Cross-Border Tax Deadlines – Episode 10 On episode #10 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss important cross-border and expat tax filing deadlines. Given the potential for large penalty assessment on late tax filings it’s extremely important to not only understand all the US and Canadian tax filing deadlines, but also to ensure…
Common Expat Tax Return Mistakes – Episode 9 On episode #9 of Crossing the 49th Podcast we discuss the most common mistakes I see others making on their cross-border Canadian and US income tax returns. I’ve reviewed a lot of US tax returns from new clients. Given the inherit complexity of cross-border tax returns…
Cross Border Tax Deadline Dates Outlined below are a list of tax deadlines for American’s living in Canada as well as regular Canadian taxpayers and non-residents of Canada. Note that in years where the deadline falls on a holiday it is often moved to the next business day. Deadlines may also be adjusted by Governments…
Which should I file first, my US or Canadian tax return? Question Mr. Hogan, I’ve been following you on the Facebook group for some time and I really enjoy the articles you write. I hope someday that I could earn enough money to have you help me file my tax returns. For now I’m filing…
US Tax Return for American in Canada with SS Benefits Answer Hi XXXXX Thanks for the email. Given the length of your email I won’t be able to address all the issues below, however I’ll do my best to summarize some thoughts below: Software for US citizens living in Canada doesn’t really exist. Those that…
T1135 and Moving to Canada from Texas Question Hi My wife and I will be moving from Texas to Calgary early in 2021. We’re trying to do as much research on the move as possible. To be honest, the complexities of the tax systems between both Canada and the US is making our heads spin….
Top 10 Expat Tax Return Mistakes – Are you making any of these? We file over 1,500 expat tax returns per year and we also review a significant amount of expat returns prepared by individuals and other accounting firms. First, I would like the preface the following list with the fact that I understand honest…
Can I Extend my US 1040 Income Tax Return Past October 15th? Question I’m a US citizen living in Canada that has yet to file his US tax return. I was told by a friend that I could have until December 15th, 2017 to file my return. However I can’t find any information online about…
Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin and Cryptco Currencies – Trading and Investment Issues Question Hi I’m an American living in Canada and I see that you help people with Canadian and cross border tax and investment issues. I need some help in this area. Early on in the evolution of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies I…
Worked in Canada for Olympics – US Citizen Question Hello Phil, I am looking for advice and hopefully you can assist me. Brief overview is I worked in Canada from Oct 2009 – March 2010 for the Winter Olympics. I filed the T1 through my tax accountant here in the states and did not receive…
Summary of the IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Amnesty Program The following article is a summary of the IRS Voluntary Disclosure and Amnesty program, specifically the new internal guidance procedure targeting those with foreign and offshore accounts. While the majority of this article’s information has been culled from the IRS webpage entitled, Voluntary Disclosure: Questions and…
Cross Border Tax Q&A – Dual Status Return when Entering the US Question Hi Mr. Hogan I’ll be moving to the US to take up a permanent job. I plan on getting my green card and remaining in the US for an extended period of time. I am aware of the need to sever my…